Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Ok, just so you know I will be looking to take a basic cake decorating class in the near future. Frosting cookies is obviously not my forte. But believe me when I tell you that these cookies are delicious. They rise beautifully and are tender and light.

Cream butter and sugar well. Add eggs and beat until fluffy and light. Add extract( vanilla or almond) and dry ingredients. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Roll as thin or as thick as you like. Cool and decorate.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Now this is what I've been waiting for. A true New England Nor'Easter. The storm started yesterday afternoon and continued through out the night. I looked out my window to see snow swirling and drifting across my front lawn, the plows with their roaring engines on the roads, and the howling wind whipping the falling snow in all sorts of directions.

It was quite a sight to see and I couldn't have been happier to finally receive the heavy snow fall that I have been dreaming of this winter. Its been so cold without any snow for so long that I couldn't wait to run down to the bottom of my driveway and take a picture of this winter wonderland, (to document that we actually got snow this winter!)

The howling wind proved to be stronger than I thought! I brought Bella outside and discovered my snow covered garage. It almost looks as if someone splattered white paint on a picture. The extremely strong wind blew the snow so hard that it actually stuck to the side of my garage. It's beautiful and I hope that it will stay like this for a long time!

Oh how my little girl loves the snow! Jumping, running and playing in the snow, winter has proved to be one of Bella's favorite seasons. I watched this morning as my oldest son played with Bella in our front yard. Improvising on fun, he used a snow shovel to hurl snow in the air while Bella jumped straight up off the ground all the while trying to eat the falling snow. It was hilarious watching her little legs hop through the snow as fast as she could while trying to catch my son. Quickly snapping this picture of her anticipating my sons next move has become my most favorite picture of Bella!

Friday, December 10, 2010

Tonight it is freezing out and there is absolutely no chance of a snowfall, not even one single tiny white flake. Tomorrow according to the weather reports it is suppose to be forty-five degrees and on Sunday it will reach fifty-four. I am becoming desperate for snow.

My house could really use a soft blanket of snow, maybe some frosty icicles hanging from the roof. WE ARE READY!! The snow shovels are piled neatly in the shed. The snow blower is all set to go and waiting patiently in our garage. I am in a heighten state of anticipation for anything remotely white falling from the sky. I will keep you posted on any weather updates. Please keep your fingers crossed.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Ok I've had a week off and my decorating needs to get kicked up a notch or two. In other words I need to get the lead out and start decorating. My collection of nutcrackers almost always finds a home on top of my corner cabinet.

One of my white pitchers with some peppermint candy canes inside and a winter scene trivet that belonged to my mother. These simple decorations will find a place in the kitchen.

The boxwood tree is slightly decorated. I think it needs some glittery silver ribbon . Maybe a bow on top and a couple of bows intertwined here or there should dress it up.

Our wreaths are hung on all the outside windows. The spotlight is going in shortly. Once the ground freezes its just too hard to place. Next, the tree is coming in, lights are going on and ornaments hung. I'll do my mantel next.